Village for Vets
Village for Vets fills critical gaps in services for homeless and at-risk veterans in Los Angeles County to support them on their journey to stability and independence.
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2 Submitted Ideas
LIVE ·2025 Grants ChallengeThe Veteran Street Academy
This grant will support the expansion of the Veteran Street Academy (VSA), a flexible, community-based program that connects unhoused and at-risk Veterans to housing and long-term stability. Through Peer Mentors and targeted engagement, VSA strengthens housing retention and builds a foundation for lasting success.
- LIVE ·2021 Grants Challenge
Veterans Street Academy – A Community-centered Solution to Meeting Homeless Vets Where They’re At
Village for Vets will pilot the Veterans Street Academy (VSA), a grassroots program that addresses the critical problem of homelessness in Los Angeles by utilizing social workers and mobilizing community volunteers to support existing case management systems. In partnership with experts from the Veteran Peer Access Network and local community-based mental health services, Village for Vets will train a team of changemakers to assist chronically homeless Veterans through mentorship and skill-sharing, and by connecting them to vital resources.